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Shamakhi

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Shamakhi is a city in Azerbaijan's Baku Region.

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[edit] Get in

Buses from Sheki and Qabala will stop here on the way to baku. 6 AZB (from Sheki) 4 AZB (from Qabalan)

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  • Gulistan Fortress, (Hike North from Shavalan Motel over the hill). The ruins of this historic sight are a short hike out of Shamakhi proper. Originallly constructed in the 8th-9th centuries and rebuiilt in the 12th-13th centuries. Currently a second archeological excavation is underway at Gulistan (groundbreaking July 13th, 2011).  edit
Gulistan Fortress
Gulistan Fortress

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  • Shavalan Motel, (3km West along the main road from Shamakhi Bus station). This is a stop on the main road to Baku. A full restaurant is available with moderately priced food. 10 AZB for a bed, 20 AZN for a room.  edit

[edit] Get out

Buses headed fro Baku will call here for a few moments, if there are free seats they can be purchased for 4 AZB. Otherwise many private taxis surround the station offering faster transport for a range of proces. Usually a seat can be purchased for 5 AZB if you negotiate.

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